Ambulatory Surgery Center Association

01/13/2026

Day 2 of ASCA’s 2026 Coding & Reimbursement for virtual course is underway! 🎉There’s still time to register and join Day 3 as it airs live tomorrow afternoon. You’ll also get access to the entire course on demand starting Thursday, January 15.

This virtual course provides essential training for ASC billers and coders.

01/12/2026

Today is Day 1 of ASCA’s 2026 Coding & Reimbursement for virtual course! 🥳
If you haven’t already, hurry and register to view this course live at 12:00 pm ET.

This virtual course provides essential training for ASC billers and coders.

01/09/2026

No Complications With First Human Robotic
—via Medscape

A small proof-of-concept study of robotic-assisted cataract surgery reports successful outcomes with no treatment-related adverse events.

01/09/2026

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Check out the January issue of , now available on the Focus website.

Highlights include: “The Year Ahead,” “Making the Most of OAS CAHPS Survey Data,” “ASCA Names Four New Board Members” and “Marketing Your ASC.”
https://buff.ly/ZNGKROa

01/08/2026

Register for next week's Coding & Reimbursement for virtual course!
You’ll hear from industry experts as they discuss the coding and billing updates for 2026 and share strategies you can use to maximize your ASC’s reimbursements.
https://buff.ly/7F6tgIX

This virtual course provides essential training for ASC billers and coders.

01/07/2026

Surgical Low-Value Care Between Fee-For-Service and Salaried Systems
—via JAMA Network Open
https://buff.ly/JN3ZWpR

This cohort study explores the rates of low-value surgical procedures by reimbursement model and over time.

01/06/2026

The data submission period for Q4 of ASCA’s 2025 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey is now open and will close January 31.

Submit your data today so you can get a complete picture of trends for last year!

ASCA's online Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey provides valuable quality and performance data about your ASC that you can compare with other participating ASCs.

01/05/2026

Join tomorrow’s webinar at 1:00 pm ET on management and drug diversion prevention to learn how to prepare for and deal with common medication-related challenges faced by de novo centers, converted from HOPDs, and established centers.

This webinar will also be available on demand starting January 7 and is included in 2026 ASCA membership.
https://buff.ly/9IKI9Rt

Alexander Yampolsky shares strategies to manage medications, ensure safety, and prevent drug diversion challenges in your ASC.

01/01/2026

Wishing your facility an amazing 2026. 🥳✨
—The ASCA Family

12/31/2025

TODAY is the LAST DAY to enjoy early bird savings on the ASCA + SAMBA Conference & Expo!
Don’t miss your chance to save on this must-attend event for and outpatient anesthesia leaders—register now to lock in the best rates.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders, explore the latest innovations and gain insights to help your ASC succeed. Register today!

12/29/2025

🚨 ASCA MEMBERS! 🚨
Don’t lose your ASCA benefits in the new year; the deadline to renew is THIS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31.
ASCA membership benefits include: ALL virtual education, regulatory and advocacy updates, the 2026 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking survey, and more.

ASCA member benefits include free and discounted educational tools and programs, ASC news updates and ongoing community conversations in ASCA Connect.

12/26/2025

More interventional may be coming to an near you
—via Cardiovascular Business